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HGHV57

1974 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,268 mi
Last recorded9,268 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 1974 Fiat 50011,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGHV57
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 9,268 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Sep 2015 9,254 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Fiat 500?

Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
4,394
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
331,691
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 26,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,621
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,463
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HGHV57 is a 1974 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1974 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 11,259 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat 500 fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 26,240 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HGHV57, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 52 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HGHV57?

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What year was HGHV57 registered?

HGHV57 is a 1974 Fiat 500, first registered on 15 August 1974.

Is HGHV57 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGHV57 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HGHV57 have outstanding finance?

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